1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Taunus | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Monza |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
